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BIG’s Fleet Street office approved despite objections over height

By Dave Rogers 2021-10-29T11:21:00

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Heritage groups complained ’overbearing’ 21-storey block would harm neighbouring 1932 Daily Express building

A Bjarke Ingels Group-designed office block on Fleet Street criticised by heritage groups as being too tall has been given the green light by City planners.

Heritage groups wanted the 21-storey block featuring a series of stepped roof terraces to be lowered because of its impact on nearby buildings.

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